Briana Evigan, a talented individual born on October 23rd in Los Angeles, California, is an American national with mixed ethnicity, being of Polish and Italian descent. Her parents, Greg Evigan, an actor, and Pam Evigan, a dancer, raised her alongside her two siblings, Jason Evigan, a music producer, and Vanessa Evigan, an actress.
Growing up, Briana began her journey in the entertainment industry by performing with her band, Moorish idol, where she showcased her vocal skills and played the keyboard. Her passion for music was complemented by her academic pursuits, as she pursued a degree in speech and communications at Los Angeles Valley College, where she became a part of the speech and debate team, earning the distinction of being one of the top speakers in the country.
Briana's dance training began at the tender age of seven, and it led her to land her first major film role as the star of the box office hit Step Up 2: The Streets in 2008. She reprised her role in the 2014 installment of the franchise, Step Up: All In. Her filmography boasts a range of notable roles in films such as Sorority Row, S. Darko, and Burning Bright.
On the television front, Briana has appeared in various shows, including Season 2 of From Dusk Till Dawn for Robert Rodriguez, Jerry Bruckheimer's pilot Trooper, and TNT's acclaimed drama Longmire. Her work in the indie world includes starring roles in festival darlings such as ToY and Love is All You Need?, for which she received Best Actor accolades. Some of her other notable credits include She Loves Me Not, starring Cary Elwes, Mothers Day, starring Rebecca Demornay, and Rites of Passage, starring Wes Bentley and Christian Slater.
When not working on her projects, Briana dedicates her time to traveling and non-profit efforts in Asia and Africa. Her mission is to bring home stories to tell on the big screen, and she has been deeply involved in the anti-poaching world, fighting the ivory trade and protecting South African animals and rangers. She has also worked closely with Cambodian organization Somaly Mam, teaching and serving as a role model to young victims of sex trafficking.
Recently, Briana has ventured into producing and directing, with three projects in development. Her journey into the development world began after a personal experience, where she was deeply affected by the mistreatment of elephants in Southeast Asia, leading her to re-evaluate her role in Hollywood and decide to use her voice to advocate for those without.
Over the years, Briana has been involved in countless campaigns, fundraisers, speaking events, and mission trips, solidifying her position as a global voice of authority in animal advocacy. She is excited about her upcoming completed films, Just Below Sunset, and Love and Communication.
